About me
Danae Rush has affiliations with Battle Ground Elementary, Wyandotte Elementary, and Purdue University. She graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Purdue University, has been teaching Elementary PE since 2016. She is the Wellness Champion for Integrate within her TSC schools. Department chair for health and physical education for 7 years. 2023 nominee for Elementary PE TOY. Former INSHAPE presenter. Danae not only teaches her K-5 students, but she stepped into a new position this year as a Lecturer at Purdue University for Elementary Physical Education. Danae enjoys creating a classroom environment that fosters social and emotional development. She also tries to innovate new programs and challenges for her students to try. She uses Bikes for her primary students, Net Gen Tennis, and First Tee Golf programs, just to name a few. Danae collaborates with other teachers to support students’ overall educational development. She also helped to develop an arts and wellness night within my school community.